Don Garlits, Godfather of American Drag Racing
70 years behind the wheel of supercharged engines
March 8, 1970- Don Garlits shown sitting between the tires the moment the engine of his dragster exploded, splitting the car in half and blowing off his right foot. The accident led the legendary driver to redesign rear-engine vehicles that revolutionized the sport.
“You will never beat the Californians!” Those were Wally Parks’ words to Don Garlits afte…